When I first discovered Jerusalem Artichokes I didn't know quite what to do with them. First I didn't know what they tasted like, or what went well with them. It turns out they're nutty, sweet and earthy. Something to be tried, not just described. They look like dirty, knobby … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Almond Cream
Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
The easiest way to roast a squash is to cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, place the sides cut side-down on a baking sheet, and roast in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and the juices start to seep out and caramelize. Scoop out the … [Read more...] about Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
The Brooklyn Green Market happens three times a week and has a fair spread of producers. While generally not organic, there's a kind of eco-certification for one of the apple producers, some exquisite (and expensive) raw milk cheeses (nettle! Where is that in the Quebec cheese … [Read more...] about From NY: Nettle Cheese and Ancho Chili Peppers
Interview with Yvon Roy – Wine Producer and Representative of the Montreal Salon des Vins et Fromages du Quebec; until Sunday
Here's a link to an interview with M. Roy, who was kind enough to walk me through the reds, whites, and iced versions of his grapes at Vignoble Morou in Quebec. He also walks me through the reasons to drink other Quebecer's wine at the expo. … [Read more...] about Interview with Yvon Roy – Wine Producer and Representative of the Montreal Salon des Vins et Fromages du Quebec; until Sunday
Lentils with Broiled Eggplants from “Plenty” by Yotam Ottolenghi
It was a miracle. I got through a Thanksgiving dinner without that sick feeling from too much delicious stuffing, gravy, and chicken, squash, potatoes, and my own personal starchy bliss-coma. I had all those things, yes, but I also made about 6 lbs of roasted vegetables (the … [Read more...] about Lentils with Broiled Eggplants from “Plenty” by Yotam Ottolenghi
Descartes’ Drinking Habits
Dear Dad, I heard a joke you'll like today. As a mathematician, I'm sure you'll appreciate it. So Descartes was at a dinner party and the host was offering drinks to all the guests. Host: "Would you like a drink, Descartes?" Descartes: "I think not," Descartes replied, and … [Read more...] about Descartes’ Drinking Habits
New Harvest Apple Crumble
I'll admit I don't usually love apples, and I don't usually love apple desserts, but when I tasted the spartan apples in the Lufa Farms Fresh Basket I was more than a little shocked by how good they were. Apparently it's actually very hard to grow apples organically and these … [Read more...] about New Harvest Apple Crumble
Ethiopian Injera Disaster
I'm too embarrassed to even post a picture of my injera. So you'll have to imagine the dark, teff-based, supposed-to-be-sponge-y bread I made last week. Injera is that Ethiopian pancake-type bread that serves as both a bed and utensil for stews and salads in Ethiopian cooking. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Injera Disaster
EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
I've recently been published by EnRoute! Here's a link to the article I wrote on eating my way through Lima, Peru. I really miss lucuma...and ceviche. Mostly lucuma. Please click 'share' to spread the article on facebook, twitter or whatever other social media you use to disrupt … [Read more...] about EnRoute Article about Food in Lima, Peru
Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
Those lovely cultivated blueberries that came in the Lufa Farms Fresh Basket back in the summer? Well one week I managed to not eat them all at my drop-off point, and somehow also managed to freeze a few cups before I could wolf them all down at home. I did it all in the hopes … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins